Lexus RX 2012 vs Volvo XC90 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 11.5 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 500'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Highlander | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 446 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 154 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 267 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 12 000 | |
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